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Where to Go & What to Do in Grants New Mexico!
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items Hey! I live in Grants NM, about half-way between Albuquerque, the State's largest city, and Gallup near the Arizona state line. Grants is a small city, about 9,000 people, but it has so much to offer! Check out all the different places you can go, th...
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Feeling Hungry? Check out these fantastic dining spots!
Where to Lay Your Head
Attractions
Copied from its website: For a real experience in contrast, visit the Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano, "The Land of Fire and Ice," located right on the Continental Divide. Walk through the twisted old-growth Juniper, Fir, and Ponderosa Pine trees, over ...
Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano
Inscription Rock is a must see! 16th century ‘signatures’ can still be read on the rock!
El Morro National Monument
Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicing – BLSP has it all, just minutes away from Grants! Make it a day trip; stay overnight. Enjoy!!
Bluewater Lake State Park
Beautiful natural scenery, so many photography opportunities, enjoy a hike and/or a picnic - or just drive through and breathe it all in.
El Malpais National Cons…
Right in the heart of Grants is a most unique Route 66 Drive-thru Sign, a local icon since being erected in 2016 in honor of the 90th Anniversary of The Mother Road. A perfect photo-op for your Route 66 travels!
Route 66 Neon Drive-Thru Sign
Visit an underground mining museum and see & feel what the underground miners did! Located on Historic Route 66, across the park from the Route 66 Arch!
New Mexico Mining Museum
Feeling Hungry? Check out these fantastic dining spots!
We're a small town; but there are still great places to go to satisfy your growling stomach!
Excellent Mexican food; Fantastic American food; Open 7A-8P Tue-Sat; closed Sun/Mon.
El Cafecito
Going to Asian Super Buffet is a treat! Order the ‘all you can eat’ buffet – or order off the menu! Either way you get great tasting food! Open Tue-Sun 11A-9P; closed Mondays.
Asian Super Buffet
Kiva Cafe is an American/New Mexican restaurant... They are located just north off I-40, exit 79, in the Chaco Canyon Travel Center.
Brunch Kiva Cafe
Want familiar food? Denny's here in Grants is the same as Denny's in your hometown - always good!
Denny's
Near El Morro National Monument, you can eat and stay at El Morro RV Park and Rentals and the Ancient Way Cafe.
Ancient Way Cafe, El Morro RV Park
Don't have time to sit down to eat? Drive through is open! Just want a quick sit down with easy access on/off Interstate 40? Check out Grants' McDonald's. Open 24 hours.
McDonald's
Where to Lay Your Head
Whether pulling a camper or driving an RV, the Grants KOA Journey is, by far, one of the nicest KOA campgrounds I've been to! It's fairly small - so call ahead – and you'll be glad you chose to park your rig there! The General Store is outstanding, t...
Grants KOA Journey
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Grants is easily accessed right off I-40 on Historic Route 66. Rest easy in one of Grants' most modern hotels, whether staying for business or pleasure.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grants - Milan - IHG
Renovated in 2018, this beautiful property with 51 rooms is just waiting to treat you to a good night's rest. Just minutes away from all the sites to see & visit in the Grants area.
Best Western Grants Inn
The Quality Inn & Suites is known for the breakfast variety and quality. Guests value the comfortable beds for a good night's sleep. The location is safe and convenient. Staff receives consistent praise for friendliness and excellent service.
Quality Inn & Suites Grants – I-40
The Southwest Motel is a non-chain alternative to your stay in Grants; located right on Historic Route 66 just minutes off the freeway.
Southwest Motel
Sky City Casino & Hotel/RV Park is located just 20 miles east of Grants and offers access to the Casino 24/7, an in-house restaurant, Huwaka, for lunch, dinner or brunch, as well as a coffee shop, and an in-hotel bar/lounge.
Sky City Casino – Casino • Hotel • RV Park